Networking Specialist
Overview
The Networking Specialist Certificate provides the core sequence of courses needed to prepare for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of a network infrastructure. The student will work with active directory services. The sequence of courses provides a foundation for students seeking certification through industry-standard examinations.
Students must earn a cumulative grade of “C” or better in all courses offered within the Information Systems Department Technology to be eligible for graduation.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
IST-200 |
Cisco LAN Concepts Cisco LAN Concepts ID: IST-200 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of small local area networks - home and small office/home offices (SOHO) networks. Topics include an introduction to networking, basic cabling for SOHO, LAN addressing and network services, basic security and wireless, planning and building a home network. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CPT-285 |
PC Hardware Concepts PC Hardware Concepts ID: CPT-285 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on installing and upgrading microcomputer hardware and identifying malfunctions. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| IST-164 |
Implementing Network Infrastructure Serv Implementing Network Infrastructure Serv ID: IST-164 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of installing, configuring and utilizing windows networking services while exploring techniques used to design, create and implement secure communications across the networks, which may consist of multiple vendors. Emphasis is also provided on support of remote users and central management concepts. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours) |
IST-227 |
Internet Operations and Management Internet Operations and Management ID: IST-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the duties/responsibilities of an internet webmaster, appropriate hardware, software & telecommunications technology, designing, implementing & maintaining a web site, and utilizing security mechanisms. Also covered is installing, configuring and testing TCP/IP. Topics include Subnet addressing; implementing IP routing; dynamic host configuration protocol; IP address resolution; NetBIOS name resolution; Windows Internet Name Service; connectivity; in heterogeneous environments; implementing Microsoft SNMP service; performance optimization and troubleshooting. |
• | 3 | |||
| IST-165 |
Implementing & Admini Directory Services Implementing & Admini Directory Services ID: IST-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of directory services covering the planning, design, installation, configuration and administration of a network directory structure. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| IST-193 |
Linux Security Administration Linux Security Administration ID: IST-193 Credit Hours: 3 This course will provide students with the skills necessary to implement and administer basic LINUX security policies, including authentication, securing network applications, system monitoring, encryption, and others. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$3,384.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-200 |
Cisco LAN Concepts Cisco LAN Concepts ID: IST-200 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of small local area networks - home and small office/home offices (SOHO) networks. Topics include an introduction to networking, basic cabling for SOHO, LAN addressing and network services, basic security and wireless, planning and building a home network. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| CPT-285 |
PC Hardware Concepts PC Hardware Concepts ID: CPT-285 Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on installing and upgrading microcomputer hardware and identifying malfunctions. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (3 Credit Hours) |
IST-164 |
Implementing Network Infrastructure Serv Implementing Network Infrastructure Serv ID: IST-164 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of installing, configuring and utilizing windows networking services while exploring techniques used to design, create and implement secure communications across the networks, which may consist of multiple vendors. Emphasis is also provided on support of remote users and central management concepts. |
• | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
IST-227 |
Internet Operations and Management Internet Operations and Management ID: IST-227 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the duties/responsibilities of an internet webmaster, appropriate hardware, software & telecommunications technology, designing, implementing & maintaining a web site, and utilizing security mechanisms. Also covered is installing, configuring and testing TCP/IP. Topics include Subnet addressing; implementing IP routing; dynamic host configuration protocol; IP address resolution; NetBIOS name resolution; Windows Internet Name Service; connectivity; in heterogeneous environments; implementing Microsoft SNMP service; performance optimization and troubleshooting. |
• | 3 | |||
| IST-165 |
Implementing & Admini Directory Services Implementing & Admini Directory Services ID: IST-165 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of directory services covering the planning, design, installation, configuration and administration of a network directory structure. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 (3 Credit Hours) |
IST-193 |
Linux Security Administration Linux Security Administration ID: IST-193 Credit Hours: 3 This course will provide students with the skills necessary to implement and administer basic LINUX security policies, including authentication, securing network applications, system monitoring, encryption, and others. |
• | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$3,384.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce
The Networking Specialist Certificate prepares graduates for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of a network infrastructure.